Disclaimer: Please note that the teaser in the author's note may change/be different when it ends up in the story. The author's note teaser is merely a glimpse into what my brain is thinking for this story during its conception.

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Soobin couldn't get out of his thoughts as he sat tucked into the back of the café with two of his closest friends. One was currently missing at the moment; his fluffy blue hair poking out from the black beanie he wore as he talked to the barista up front.

'And one friend is permanently gone,' thought Soobin as a set of fingers snapping in front of his eyes caused him to look from the man talking to the barista to the one sitting on his left.

"We're losing him again," said Beomgyu.

"I'm not lost. I'm right here," remarked Soobin with a weak grin.

"Well, you just got a crap Dad joke out of him so we haven't lost him completely," said Taehyun who was sitting to Soobin's right. "Besides, Kai claimed that he had a foolproof plan."

"And I do!" piped up Hueningkai as he came back to their table in all his blue haired glory, armed with a steaming hot cup of coffee. He placed it down in front of Soobin before taking a seat with a proud smile on his face. It was the same smile one would wear while waiting for praise after they had just received an 'A' on a test.

"Your foolproof plan is coffee?" asked Beomgyu as Taehyun reached forward to grab said coffee, turning it slightly to look at the label.

"Coffee with five extra shots of espresso, extra cream, and sugar..." read Taehyun as he looked at the label. "Kai, I thought you were trying to help Soobin not give him a heart attack."

"This will help."

"Coffee like this makes people wired so they can't sleep. It doesn't help them to pass out," said Beomgyu as Taehyun put the coffee back in front of Soobin who cautiously slid it closer like it was a science experiment.

"You just need to hear my logic out," insisted Hueningkai. "It's flawless, I tell you."

"I doubt it, but go ahead," remarked Taehyun.

"Things that should make Soobin sleepy don't. So, since everything seems to affect him oppositely, I figured that extra espresso laced coffee would be a sure-fire way to knock him out."

As Hueningkai talked, Soobin moved to bring the cup closer to his lips. It was almost like he could feel the caffeine high already.

"What he needs is to go see a therapist," insisted Taehyun. "I mean, the man saw -"

"Don't say it," interrupted Hueningkai. "We're here to help Soobin. It won't help him to keep bringing it up. Besides, we all miss him."

All four of them looked at the empty chair at the table with them. It was a stand-in for the missing piece in their puzzle. As Soobin's eyes lingered on the empty chair, flashes of what he had witnessed came to him again. Desperate to chase it away, Soobin took a sip of Hueningkai's concoction, causing the other three to look back at him.

"Well?" asked Hueningkai.

Soobin swallowed, a cough following it as he tried to clear his throat.

"Taehyun is right," said Soobin. "I feel like I'm on the verge of a heart attack."

'But at least this pain is better than the pain that came with seeing Yeonjun killed right in front of me,' thought Soobin as Beomgyu and Taehyun both slapped Hueningkai on the back of the head at the same time. 

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April 8th, 2024

Without further ado, here is the surprise that I've been teasing on my board for the last couple of days. I've been debating whether or not to be brave enough to try writing a fanfiction for another K-Pop group and decided it was time to take the plunge. I especially knew it was time when the idea for this book hit me just as hard and as clear as The Cupid Complex did.

The gorgeous cover that I'm blessed to have was created by EstelleKnightrise. Thank you for being so amazing! You never cease to amaze me! 💜💜💜

Well, first attempt at a Tomorrow x Together fanfiction here we go! Fingers crossed it's not a trainwreck. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this book and hope that you will enjoy it!

(Also, I suck at plot summaries, but I didn't want to give too many spoilers away so there you go.😂)

Ten votes unlocks the first chapter! 🫰 (Twenty votes might unlock two chapters. 😉)

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This story is a Tomorrow x Together AU, which means not everything in it will be canon. Some details about the members of TXT might have been altered slightly to better fit the storyline.

This work is a work of fiction (in first draft form) that does not reflect in any way, shape or form the ideals of those it is portraying. I'm also not - in any way, shape, or form - affiliated with TXT or HYBE. This is merely meant as a piece of entertainment.

This work is an original work of mine, so please refrain from plagiarism.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this book and will try to post the chapters in as timely a fashion as I can.

If you're a fan of my writing (which I'm flattered if you are), below you can see other works that are either completed or also in progress.

BTS Fanfictions
Completed:
The Cupid Complex - JJK
Baby Daddy - JJK
Body and Soul - JJK & KTH
One More Sunset - JJK One Shot
Every Day - OT7
Dying To Love You - JJK One Shot

In-Progress:
(Stories in bold I plan to finish sometime in the near future)
After All This Time (A "Cupid Complex" Novella) - KTH
Chasing After The Sun - JJK
Along For The Ride - JJK
The Siren's Muse - JJK
Haegeum - MYG
Misfortune Kookie - JJK
Like Crazy (A "Cupid Complex" Novella) - PJM
Dead In The Water - JJK
Bears, Narwhals, and the Curse of Being Me - KTH & KSJ
I'll Be There - KTH
Sink Or Swim - ("Accidentally In Love" Book 4)
Save The Last Dance - ("Accidentally In Love" Book 3)
Sodapop - ("Accidentally In Love" Book 1)
Most Wanted - JJK
Final Departure - KSJ
Deadline - JJK
Stuffed Up - OT7
Merry Me - JJK
Melodies of You - JJK
Inner Child - KTH
RM's Rapping RV - KNJ focused/OT7
Pretty Boy - JJK
Army of Two - OT7
Alter - KTH
The Cosplaying Cowboy Chronicles - MYG focused/OT7
Pied Piper - KTH
Film Out - KSJ
Good Luck Charming (A "Cupid Complex" Novella) - OG character w/JJK, KTH
Lovestruck: The Cupid Complex One Shots - JJK & KTH
Wild For You - KTH
Traitor's Song - OT7

Coming Soon:
TBD
(According to Wattpad, I have 70 something drafts, so I have options. 😂)

Below is a list of original stories and their status. Please do check these out too. I've always wanted to be a traditionally published author someday. I would really appreciate the support!

Original Stories
Completed:
Enigma Stigma (ONC 2023 Shortlister)

In-Progress:
The Cupid Complex (original version of the BTS fanfic)
Getaway (ONC 2024 Entry)

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